The Rescue of Two Kittens

The two kittens which I rescued from the big drain were not in any of these pictures. I had no idea where they were.

Anyway, I was very glad that I heard their pitiful cries and the distressed meowing of Sweetie Pie. They must have fallen into the drain while crossing it. Since it was covered with steel planks, there was no way Sweetie Pie could jump down to rescue them.

When she saw me, she stared at me meowing frantically, I guess, asking me to help her babies. I lifted the heavy steel planks, jumped into the drain, and tried to grab the kittens. As shaken and frightened as they already were, I was not surprised to find them running away from me.

After several attempts, I managed to grab hold of one of them, climbed up from the drain, and put it on the ground close to Sweetie Pie. The kitten hurried to her mommy, reunited with Sweetie Pie and it was so heartwarming to see her started licking her baby.

As I climbed down to the drain again, the other kitten ran inside one of the draining holes and hid there. I tried using my slipper to entice him to crawl out, using biscuit and meat to lure him out and using a towel to try to hook his claws and pull it out but all to no avail.

Finally, I had no choice but to put a pair of socks over my hand and wrapped it over with a towel, put it inside the hole. Before I could grab this kitten, it plunged its sharp teeth into my flesh. Ignoring the pain, I grabbed its tiny body and dragged it out from the hole. It was shouting, crying, and shrieking while trying to break free from my grip.

I climbed out from the drain, quickly ran to Sweetie Pie and released the kitten. Cheerfully, it ran and sprang toward its siblings.

The happy reunion of a family conquered the throbbing pain and blood trickling from my finger.

Latest Batch of Sweetie Pie’s Babies

These were the latest batch of kittens of Sweetie Pie. They were napping on the roof top of the covered car park while I took this picture. I thought I was quiet enough not to arouse any panic among the kittens. However, one of them woke up and looked suspiciously at me.

Before I could walk away, this little kitten ran to the other side of the roof top thinking that it could hide from me. Unfortunately, it was an open area. Instead of running away again, it tilted its head up and stared at me. An opportunity to take its pictures! So, my camera phone went clicking for several times.

While taking its picture, Sweetie Pie came back to her babies. She brought home a chicken drumstick. The little black kitten started chewing on it, ignoring the clicking of my camera phone. It must be very hungry!

As Sweetie Pie comfortably lied her body down, the other two kittens went to her and started sucking. Since she knew I meant no harm to her babies and her, she allowed me to take pictures. Her babies immediately knew that I was a friend of their mommy. So, they paid no attention to my presence and continued to suck.

Sole Surviving Kitten

These were the previous batch of kittens of Sweetie Pie. I took this picture while they were resting on the roof top.

However, this is the sole surviving kitten. The rest of the kittens went disappear one by one after Sweetie Pie abandoned them. The problem with Sweetie Pie is whenever she gets pregnant, she abandons her babies.

Unlike Mother Cat, she may get wary of her existing kitten, she may hiss at him, or stay a distant from him, but she will not abandon him. In fact, her kitten, which is few months old now, is still staying very close to the Mother Cat.

I guess different cats behave differently!

Anyway, I have been feeding this sole surviving kitten, which is about 2-3 months old now, yet she doesn’t allow me to pat her. She would hide under a car, and would not sneak out to eat the biscuits given to her until I walk far, far away from her.

If I were not free to feed her, she would fend for herself by scavenging for food at the Thai Muslim restaurant. This little courageous kitten stays only within the car park area. The only time I saw her wandering outside the car park was when she tail-gated the black cat, which I believe was her 'father'.

Cat Just Wanna Have Fun

This male cat was in heat, and it brought him to this area with the hope of finding a female cat. He found one indeed, and had been tailing her for days and nights. She was none other than Snowie.

As usual, I was at the TNB site feeding my baby. This male cat was brave enough to come close to me. I was contemplating as to feed him or not. If I did, I may encourage him to come back again. If I didn’t, I felt terribly bad.

Upon observing him for a long while, I noticed that he was actually quite a sweet and gentle cat. He didn’t even attempt to eat Snowie’s food. Since he had proven himself, I gave him a bowl of biscuits.

Frankly, he was more interested in my baby than the biscuits. Unfortunately, Snowie came to her daddy for protection.

New Cat In Town

This female cat is a new addition to the cats’ population in my area. She is a very shy and cautious cat. I still remember for the first few weeks she would not eat the biscuits I gave her unless I walked at least 10 feet away from her. As she learned to get to know me better, she allowed me to stay relatively close to her, which enabled me to take these pictures.

I am not sure if she came here to stay for good. But as long as she is here, and as long as I see her, I will try feed her.

Greyie Is Terrorized By Black Cat

Before the disappearance of Greyie, he had been terrorized by the Black Cat. Now that he has returned, the same Black Cat keeps terrorizing him. This horrendous cat has been visiting the TNB site, which is Greyie and Snowie’s ‘home’, just to bully Greyie.

If I were there with them, the Black Cat dares not approach the TNB site. He would just sit at the far end corner staring at Greyie. He knows I am their protector!

These pictures were taken on 27 March 2010 and if you look closely, you would see the wound on Greyie’s thigh. My poor Greyie has scars on his forehead, his legs and body.

I poured water several times on his wound, and he was clever enough to clean it with his tongue. I hope the wound will heal as soon as possible.

I hope I would be able to do something about this Black Cat. He will go around terrorizing all young growing male cats living in this area, and I fear for the wellbeing of those cats.

note: Names are given for easy reference purposes only.

Sweetie Pie Lost Her Newborn Babies

I took these pictures of Sweetie Pie on 2 Feb 2010. She was very much pregnant. I was at the TNB staircase looking for Greyie and Snowie when she suddenly appeared, meowing at me at the top of her lungs.

I gave her biscuits, which she gladly ate. I could tell she was very hungry and thirsty, exhausted too. Luckily, I have drinking water for her as well.

A week or two later, I found her looking for food outside the sundry shop. She had safely given birth to her babies. Secretly, I tailed her from behind for I wanted to know where she kept her newborn babies.

I was quite glad to know that she had chosen the Mamak restaurant which had been close down for a couple of years as a haven for her babies. Through the broken wooden door, she crept inside the former restaurant. And, I was sure the babies would be safe there.

Then, I was away for a few weeks. And when I came back, I was horrified to see Sweetie Pie’s haven was turned into a restaurant by a Thai Muslim family. I was positively certain that the babies were thrown away either by the contractor or the family when they cleaned and renovated the place.

I saw Sweetie Pie wandering about outside the restaurant, and I caught her sleeping outside at times. Perhaps, she was still hoping to find her babies there.

I felt terribly sorry for her.